Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside
The Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside is a 3½-star property featuring two-room suites that give you space to stretch out. The suites are perfect for business travelers, couples and even families. Corporate travelers will love the fully equipped business center, meeting rooms, secretarial service, audio/visual rentals and free high-speed Internet access. Families appreciate the soft bedding and inviting atmosphere of the rooms as well as the cribs and high chairs for small children. The fitness room, swimming pool and pool table in the public areas are popular with travelers of all types. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available each morning, and a manager's reception in the evening helps you to wind down from a busy day working or playing. The hotel has its own restaurant and lounge for your convenience and also a shuttle for local transportation needs. Rates in 2009 average $164 to $224.
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd.
Independence, Ohio 44131
(216) 986-9900
embassysuites.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Rockside
The Holiday Inn on Rockside Road is a full-service three-star hotel with a sparkling pool, well-equipped fitness center and sauna. There is also a full business center and free high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Renovated in 2001, the hotel boasts upgraded rooms and expanded meeting and banquet rooms that will seat up to 1,000 guests. Michael's restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, often with buffet-style offerings. Impulse, the cocktail lounge, has live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday and complimentary appetizers during daily happy hour. Friday nights are typically pretty lively as the locals converge on the lounge for drinking and dancing. Rates range from $118 to $138 in 2009.
6001 Rockside Road
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 524-8050
ichotelsgroup.com
Cleveland Independence Red Roof Inn
The Rockside Red Roof Inn has been recently renovated and features nice, fresh rooms at a budget price. A no-frills two-star property, the hotel nonetheless has opted to install contemporary furnishings and granite countertops in all guest rooms and also offers wireless Internet access. Free expanded cable, free local calls, complimentary coffee, portable cribs and snack centers make your stay convenient. Kids under 17 and one well-behaved pet can stay in the room for free. There is no on-site food service, but there are many restaurants in the immediately adjacent Rockside Road area, most within walking distance. (If you choose to drive, be mindful of your speed as Independence police are notoriously observant.) Rates in 2009 averaged $60.
6020 Quarry Lane
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 447-0030
redroof.com